Eleanor L. Smith

She was born on April 21, 1919, in Berlin Township, and lived here her entire life. She was a 1936 graduate of Berlin Heights High School. She worked at Shinrock Elevator for many years. After retirement, she continued to care for her family and spend time with the ones she loved. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Huron. She enjoyed gardening and baking pies.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 73 years, Ivan; two daughters, Sharon (Bruce) Warner, and Denise (Ken) Smith, both of Berlin Township; granddaughter, Denise “Nikki” (Darryl) Brundage, also of Berlin Heights; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Emma (Ackerman) Hoffman; sister, Mary Colgrove; and brothers, Nelson (Helen) Hoffman, Gilbert (Erla) Hoffman, and Charles (Nellie) Hoffman.